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عبد العزيز، بسمة
Basma Abdel Aziz is an Egyptian writer and psychiatrist. Her novel, The Queue, offers a satirical look at authoritarianism. She writes fiction that often examines social and political themes.
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Synopsis
In the wake of a failed popular uprising, a powerful centralized authority known as The Gate controls every aspect of daily life. Citizens are forced to endure an ever-growing line, waiting for permission from The Gate to conduct their most basic affairs. This novel delves into the oppressive reality of a society under absolute bureaucratic control.